Punchestown Races & Results 1 Thursday 2nd May 2024 UK Horse Racing Speed Ratings & Tips

Punchestown Races & Results Tomform Thursday 2nd May 2024

There were 41 Races on Thursday 2nd May 2024 across 6 meetings. There was 6 races at Ayr, 7 races at Lingfield, 6 races at Redcar, 8 races at Punchestown, 7 races at Doncaster, 7 races at Chelmsford-City, no doubt Tomform helped you find a winner.

Races & Results Thursday 2nd May 2024

The data in the racecards below is for the past year. View the racecard key.

15:40 Punchestown Handicap Hurdle 16f - 24 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	23 1st (23) (16/1 +36%) Pigeon House	16 16/1(+36%)	(23) Pigeon House 16/1, Below form ninth of 22 in juvenile hurdle at Cheltenham (16.4f, heavy, 50/1) 51 days ago. Has work to do. Has become frustrating and made little impact in the Boodles on his handicap debut.
2	20 2nd (20) (50/1 -257%) Killeemore Lad	50 50/1(-257%)	(20) Killeemore Lad 50/1, 10/1, good second of 9 in handicap hurdle at Tipperary (16f, good to soft) 9 days ago. Tongue strap on 1st time. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Second at Tipperary nine days ago but that was not a strong contest, tongue-tie now..
3	15 3rd (15) (5/1 +64%) Nara	5 5/1(+64%)	(15) Nara 5/1, Seventh of 22 in juvenile hurdle at Cheltenham (16.4f, heavy, 22/1) 51 days ago, unable to sustain effort. Remains of interest. Some encouragement can be taken from seventh on handicap debut in the Boodles.
4	4 4th (4) (11/1 +67%) Media Naranja	11 11/1(+67%)	(4) Media Naranja 11/1, Twelfth of 17 in handicap hurdle at Cheltenham (16.8f, heavy, 100/1) 48 days ago. Undeniable Alibi appears to be the stable No 1. Two fair efforts in soft-ground handicaps during the winter and has won on good ground.
5th	25 5th (25) (8/1 +20%) Club Manager	8 8/1(+20%)	(25) Club Manager 8/1, Lightly-raced winner over hurdles. Career best when winning 16-runner handicap hurdle at Bellewstown (17f, good to soft, 11/1) 8 days ago, pushed out. Should progress. Won on handicap debut at Bellewstown last week, raised 9lb, this is much more competitive.
6th	26 6th (26) (33/1 -175%) Macinamillion	33 33/1(-175%)	(26) Macinamillion 33/1, Lightly-raced winner over hurdles. Career best when winning 15-runner handicap hurdle at Cork (16f, heavy, 12/1) 31 days ago. Must improve. RESERVE. First reserve, won at Cork on his second handicap hurdle outing, 10lb higher now.
7th	6 7th (6) (15/2 -36%) Judicieuse Allen	7.5 15/2(-36%)	(6) Judicieuse Allen 15/2, 80/1, pulled up in Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Novices' Hurdle Championship Final at Fairyhouse (20f, heavy) 32 days ago. Was clearly out of her depth in that Grade 1 contest and better can be expected now pitched into a handicap. Limitations evident when raised in class after maiden win, may find her level in handicaps.
8th	14 8th (14) (22/1 -38%) Answering	22 22/1(-38%)	(14) Answering 22/1, Winner in hurdle at Thurles in March. Good fourth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Naas (16.5f, soft, 15/2) 16 days ago. Enters calculations. Decent form in maidens, looked a bit one-paced when fourth on handicap debut at Naas.
9th	7 9th (7) (50/1 -127%) Walhaan	50 50/1(-127%)	(7) Walhaan 50/1, Creditable fifth of 13 in handicap at Leopardstown (10f, heavy, 11/1) 22 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Visor back on. Fairly useful hurdler, respectable on last hurdle outing. Fit from AW, some merit in his handicap hurdle form, others have more obvious credentials.
3	3 \|F\| (3) (33/1 -18%) Zoffanien	33 33/1(-18%)	(3) Zoffanien 33/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. 6/1, creditable third of 7 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (17.6f, soft) 13 days ago. Third at Thurles in January, same placing at Ballinrobe recently, needs to raise his game.
24	24 \|F\| (24) (33/1 +18%) Timeless Piece	33 33/1(+18%)	(24) Timeless Piece 33/1, Lightly-raced winner over hurdles. Successful at Down Royal in January. Fourth of 6 in juvenile hurdle (5/4) at this course (16.1f, heavy) 94 days ago. Remains open to improvement but Undeniable Alibi is seemingly the stable first-string. Ran away with Down Royal all-aged handicap in January, next run may have come too soon.
10th	8 10th (8) (20/1 -208%) Whiskeywealth	20 20/1(-208%)	(8) Whiskeywealth 20/1, Pulled up in handicap chase (8/1) at Aintree (15.8f, soft) 21 days ago, tying up straight. Resumes in this sphere on an attractive mark but others preferred all the same. Two wins (hurdle and chase) before Aintree reverse, remains 12lb lower than over fences.
11th	1 11th (1) (18/1 +0%) Bowmore	18 18/1(+0%)	(1) Bowmore 18/1, Lightly-raced winner over hurdles. 5/2, good third of 16 in handicap hurdle at Thurles (15.9f, good to soft) 137 days ago. Rachael Blackmore prefers Catena Zapata. Absent since third on his handicap debut at Thurles in December, plenty of weight here.
12th	9 12th (9) (20/1 +50%) Sign From Above	20 20/1(+50%)	(9) Sign From Above 20/1, Winner in hurdle at Navan in September. Pulled up in handicap hurdle (25/1) at Gowran (20.1f, heavy) 75 days ago. A long way below his best here in February, pulled up at Gowran, better ground will help.
13th	12 13th (12) (28/1 -155%) Ballycallan King	28 28/1(-155%)	(12) Ballycallan King 28/1, 11/2, career best when winning 8-runner handicap hurdle at Limerick (16f, heavy) 21 days ago. Up 9 lb for that and this is a tougher assignment. Wide-margin handicap winner at Limerick three weeks ago, 9lb rise may prove too much now.
14th	19 14th (19) (12/1 +0%) Hands On	12 12/1(+0%)	(19) Hands On 12/1, Promising individual. One win from 2 runs last season. Won 10-runner juvenile hurdle (9/2) at Cork (16.1f, good to soft), cosily. Off 6 months ahead of this handicap debut. Mark Walsh prefers Nara but he's a live contender all the same. Beat subsequent winner Eagle Fang at Cork last autumn, has had plenty of time to mature.
15th	2 15th (2) (5/1 +9%) Holly	5 5/1(+9%)	(2) Holly 5/1, Good second of 9 in handicap hurdle (20/1) at Haydock (15.6f, good to soft) 33 days ago, finishing with running left. Another bold show likely. Ran well under a big weight in a handicap at Haydock last month, 7lb claim should help.
16th	17 16th (17) (40/1 +0%) War Correspondent	40 40/1(+0%)	(17) War Correspondent 40/1, C&D winner. Sixth of 9 in handicap at Dundalk (12f, 5/1) 55 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Below form on last hurdle outing. Out of form over hurdles in the first half of this season, Dundalk winner this winter.
17th	22 17th (22) (28/1 -100%) Clever Currency	28 28/1(-100%)	(22) Clever Currency 28/1, 10/3, creditable sixth of 14 in handicap at Dundalk (16f) 37 days ago. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Fairly useful hurdler, good on last hurdle run. Looks competitive on form. Has run on Flat since second in an 18-runner handicap hurdle at Leopardstown.
18th	27 18th (27) (9/1 +64%) Grappa Nonino	9 9/1(+64%)	(27) Grappa Nonino 9/1, Lightly-raced winner over hurdles. Creditable fourth of 9 in handicap (10/3) at Clonmel (16.6f, good). Off 7 months. Switches from Flat to hurdles. Merits consideration. RESERVE. Second reserve, useful staying handicapper on Flat, won a juvenile maiden hurdle.
19th	11 19th (11) (14/1 +0%) Catena Zapata	14 14/1(+0%)	(11) Catena Zapata 14/1, Lightly-raced maiden over hurdles. Fairly useful 1m winner on the Flat. Below form seventh of 18 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy, 12/1) 31 days ago. Claims if on-song here. Second-season novice, beaten around 20l on handicap debut at Fairyhouse, needs to improve.
20th	16 20th (16) (22/1 -10%) Rumi	22 22/1(-10%)	(16) Rumi 22/1, Lightly-raced winner under Rules. Switches from Flat to hurdles (successful on the level at Gowran recently) and will need to raise his game in order to emerge on top here. Won a Flat handicap last week after a break, strong chance if this does not come too soon.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (33/1 +18%) Garrybello	33 33/1(+18%)	(5) Garrybello 33/1, 11/4, creditable fourth of 13 in maiden at Dundalk (12f). Switches from Flat to hurdles and looks vulnerable. Dual winner over hurdles in France in his young days, has run well on the AW at Dundalk.
21	21 \|PU\| (21) (66/1 -136%) The Shantou King	66 66/1(-136%)	(21) The Shantou King 66/1, Good fourth of 9 in handicap hurdle (50/1) at Tipperary (16f, good to soft) 9 days ago. Tongue strap back on, cheekpieces back on. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Closely matched with Killeemore Lad on recent Tipperary form, this is a much deeper race.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

UNDENIABLE ALIBI debuts in handicaps and has recent form. A point-to-point winner, he won a February maiden at Clonmel and then ran well when finishing third at Naas last month, form which was franked by the fourth-placed horse. Rumi returned from a year off the track when winning on the Flat at Gowran. His fifth-placed effort behind Irish Point in March 2023 reads very well and he's one to note. Ballycallan King won quite easily at Limerick recently but has been raised 9lb.

Despite being passed over by Mark Walsh, the unexposed HANDS ON makes plenty of appeal. Indeed, it was a decent maiden that he won at Cork in October and, provided all is well following a break, he could be about to take a step forward now pitched into a handicap. Undeniable Alibi is also open to improvement and is just about feared most ahead of British raider Holly, Nara, who is Walsh's pick, and Answering.

Edward O'Grady may have the solution to this with RUMI who made a winning reappearance on the Flat at Gowran last week

15:40 Punchestown Handicap Hurdle 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:15 Punchestown Handicap Chase 16f - 17 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	12 1st (12) (15/2 +12%) Pinkerton	7.5 15/2(+12%)	(12) Pinkerton 15/2, Useful winner over hurdles who got off the mark at fourth attempt in this sphere when taking 13-runner novice at Tipperary (16.5f, good to soft) 9 days ago, driven out. Fairly treated, on switch to handicapping, and must enter calculations. Recent winning favourite at Tipperary, goes into handicap company 4lb below hurdles mark.
2	1 2nd (1) (9/1 +36%) Saint Roi	9 9/1(+36%)	(1) Saint Roi 9/1, Ran right up to best when second of 15 in handicap chase at Aintree (15.8f, soft) 21 days ago, clear of remainder. Yard continues in fine form and another bold show is likely. Second in the Red Rum at Aintree reversing Grand Annual form with Path D'oroux, place hope.
3	5 3rd (5) (11/1 -10%) Enniskerry	11 11/1(-10%)	(5) Enniskerry 11/1, 7/1, respectable seventh of 22 in handicap chase at Galway (22.5f, good to soft). Off 9 months. Down in trip. Not out of things. Did not get home on the uphill run in the Galway Plate; 7-1 then so could be fancied here.
4	4 4th (4) (16/1 -45%) Solness	16 16/1(-45%)	(4) Solness 16/1, Eleventh of 16 in handicap chase at Cheltenham (15.9f, heavy, 12/1) 50 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals. Down the field in the Grand Annual (Path D'oroux third), new headgear combination..
5th	7 5th (7) (17/2 +29%) Path D'oroux	8.5 17/2(+29%)	(7) Path D'oroux 17/2, Yet to score over fences but has acquitted himself well in valuable handicaps over this sort of trip in recent months, making the frame at Leopardstown, Cheltenham and Aintree. Likely to be on the premises again. Third in the Grand Annual, and third again in the Red Rum at Aintree, merits respect.
6th	17 6th (17) (33/1 -65%) Pats Choice	33 33/1(-65%)	(17) Pats Choice 33/1, Below form well-beaten fifth of 9 to Captains Nephew in handicap chase (10/1) at Fairyhouse (16.7f, heavy) 32 days ago. Stable in good form. Back to a potentially lenient mark. Has been found wanting since Naas win in January, this mark gives him a fair chance.
7th	8 7th (8) (5/1 +58%) Mighty Tom	5 5/1(+58%)	(8) Mighty Tom 5/1, Not really built on encouraging Cork chase debut in 2 subsequents starts but goes well fresh and booking of Jack Kennedy catches the eye. Interesting contender. Has run with credit in Graded novice events, could slot into handicaps effectively.
8th	16 8th (16) (11/1 +8%) Gua Du Large	11 11/1(+8%)	(16) Gua Du Large 11/1, Useful winner over hurdles who belatedly confirmed initial promise over fences when winning 4-runner novice at Tramore (15.5f, good to soft) 11 days ago. More on plate here but he may be capable of better yet. Snug winner at Tramore 11 days ago, noteworthy that Rachael Blackmore sticks with him.
9th	18 9th (18) (66/1 -32%) The Dasher Conway	66 66/1(-32%)	(18) The Dasher Conway 66/1, Sixth of 7 in handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe (17.6f, soft, 12/1) 13 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Hard to recommend. Always at the back in a recent handicap hurdle at Ballinrobe, up against it here.
10th	10 10th (10) (50/1 -127%) Figaroc	50 50/1(-127%)	(10) Figaroc 50/1, Best effort over fences when third in listed handicap at Gowran (16f) in March but failed to meet expectations twice since. Remote third behind Captains Nephew at Fairyhouse, disappointing at Perth last week.
11th	14 11th (14) (20/1 -43%) The Folkes Tiara	20 20/1(-43%)	(14) The Folkes Tiara 20/1, Two wins from 6 runs last season, latest at Leopardstown in December. Not been in same form either start since, however. Won at Leopardstown at Christmas, struggled in the Grand Annual after an early mistake.
12th	6 12th (6) (80/1 -186%) Rebel Gold	80 80/1(-186%)	(6) Rebel Gold 80/1, 34 lengths fourth of 6 to Journey With Me in Fairyhouse Chase (50/1) at Fairyhouse (19.7f, heavy) 31 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter. Veteran is dropped in class after Grade 2 Fairyhouse run, younger rivals preferred.
13th	13 13th (13) (50/1 -100%) Aslukwoodhavit	50 50/1(-100%)	(13) Aslukwoodhavit 50/1, Course winner. One win from 3 runs last season. 12/1, pulled up in handicap chase at Gowran (20f, heavy) 75 days ago, tailed off when pulled up approaching last. Difficult ask. Made mistakes and pulled up when tried over 2m4f at Gowran in his first handicap.
14th	3 14th (3) (22/1 -22%) Uncle Phil	22 22/1(-22%)	(3) Uncle Phil 22/1, Three wins from 7 runs last season. Latest win in chase at Fairyhouse in January. Fifth of 6 in handicap chase (9/2) at Ayr (16.5f, good to soft) 12 days ago. Others preferred. Won competitive 2m1f handicap at Fairyhouse in January, Blood Destiny yard's best hope.
2	2 \|PU\| (2) (15/8 +53%) Blood Destiny	1.875 15/8(+53%)	(2) Blood Destiny 15/8, Smart hurdler who resumed his progress over fences with victory in the Flyingbolt at Navan (16f) in March. Not seen to best effect at Fairyhouse over longer trip since and remains with potential on handicap bow. Strong form linked to Grade 1 winner Spillane's Tower, appeals as stable's best chance.
15	15 \|PU\| (15) (28/1 +0%) Typical Thomas	28 28/1(+0%)	(15) Typical Thomas 28/1, Latest win in chase at Cork in October. Creditable sixth of 11 in handicap chase at Leopardstown (17f, soft, 22/1) 89 days ago. Others have achieved more. Out of the money in a pair of Leopardstown handicaps hurdles since a Cork chase win.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (33/1 -106%) Senecia	33 33/1(-106%)	(9) Senecia 33/1, 66/1 and hooded for 1st time, pulled up in Ten Up Novices' Chase at Navan (24f, heavy) 81 days ago won by American Mike, beaten when pulled up before 2 out. Work to do on handicap chase debut. Ambitiously campaigned on unsuitable winter ground, worth considering on a better surface.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

In common with many high-class novices, BLOOD DESTINY is well respected on his handicap debut. His chase form is consistently strong and, although just a five-year-old, he has sufficient experience to tackle a big-field handicap like this. Path D'oroux has competed at every big festival since early December and, having performed well in similar valuable handicaps on each of his last four runs, he should again be competitive under a 5lb claimer. Former County Hurdle winner Saint Roi hasn't won since a Grade 1 success in December 2022 but did go well at Aintree latest.

Preference is for MIGHTY TOM, who ran a cracker over hurdles at this meeting last year and looks nicely treated on switch to handicapping in this sphere. Saint Roi and Blood Destiny look the pick of Willie Mullins quartet and are feared most, whilst Pinkerton is also much respected.

Tuesday's Grade 1 win for Spillane's Tower has significantly strengthened the case in favour of BLOOD DESTINY in his first handicap

16:15 Punchestown Handicap Chase 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

16:50 Punchestown Conditions Chase 33f - 15 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	13 1st (13) (28/1 -56%) Singing Banjo	28 28/1(-56%)	(13) Singing Banjo 28/1, Fairly useful chaser. Course winner. 23 lengths seventh of 8 to Birchdale in minor event chase at this course (24f, soft, 5/1) 158 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Completed a splendid double here in 2021 winning this race and the Ladies' Cup, veteran.
2	15 2nd (15) (9/1 +73%) Three By Two	9 9/1(+73%)	(15) Three By Two 9/1, Fair chaser. Course winner. 4/1, respectable fourth of 16 in novice chase at this course (24.4f, good to soft) 2 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Beat Vital Island in last year's Ladies' Cup, failed to match that form here on Tuesday.
3	1 3rd (1) (5/4 +9%) Coko Beach	1.25 5/4(+9%)	(1) Coko Beach 5/4, Likeable grey who has looked better than ever this campaign. Took well to Cross Country when scoring here in February and easy to excuse latest effort in the Grand National. Clearly the one to beat. Smart staying chaser, won over 3m here in February on cross-country debut, strong chance.
4	11 4th (11) (9/1 -13%) Fameaftertheglory	9 9/1(-13%)	(11) Fameaftertheglory 9/1, Temperamental sort. One win from 25 NH runs. Good fourth of 10 in handicap hurdle at Bellewstown (24.5f, good to soft, 9/2) 8 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Significantly up in trip. Third in cross-country events at Cheltenham and behind Coko Beach here in February.
5th	10 5th (10) (25/1 -56%) Enjoy D'allen	25 25/1(-56%)	(10) Enjoy D'allen 25/1, Fairly useful chaser. 12/1, below form well-beaten sixth of 10 to Coko Beach in minor event chase at this course (24.6f, soft) 87 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Something to prove. Needs to step up on what he has shown cross-country so far, well held by Coko Beach.
6th	4 6th (4) (18/1 +10%) Bodhisattva	18 18/1(+10%)	(4) Bodhisattva 18/1, Fairly useful chaser. Visored for 1st time, good third of 14 in handicap chase (22/1) at Downpatrick (28.8f, good) 6 days ago. Bright display when third in last week's Ulster National, first time over this course.
2	2 \|U\| (2) (11/2 -83%) Stumptown	5.5 11/2(-83%)	(2) Stumptown 11/2, Smart chaser. Latest win in chase at Cheltenham in January. Good third of 14 in handicap chase (6/1) at Cheltenham (26f, good) 15 days ago, closing all way to line. Up in trip. Biggest danger to Coko Beach. Good handicapper, rated 10lb inferior to Coko Beach but capable of a big run if adapting.
14	14 \|U\| (14) (28/1 +30%) Streets Of Doyen	28 28/1(+30%)	(14) Streets Of Doyen 28/1, Fairly useful hurdler. First run since leaving T. Gibney when unseated rider in handicap chase at Downpatrick (28.8f, good, 40/1) 6 days ago. Won over hurdles at Kilbeggan last summer but has failed to maintain that revival.
7	7 \|U\| (7) (200/1 -150%) A Rated	200 200/1(-150%)	(7) A Rated 200/1, Fair chaser. First run since leaving Henry De Bromhead when bit below form sixth of 11 in hunter chase (6/1) at Cork (20f, good to soft) over 3 years ago. Multiple winning pointer, pulled up last 2 starts (May 2023 latest). Has been off for a year, pulled up on his last two starts in points after Lingstown second.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (4/1 +27%) Birchdale	4 4/1(+27%)	(3) Birchdale 4/1, Useful chaser. Course winner. Latest win in chase here in November. 11/1, good third of 10 in handicap chase at Leopardstown (21.5f, soft) 60 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Course winner and very useful handicapper, stable has a superb record in the race.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (18/1 +10%) Vital Island	18 18/1(+10%)	(6) Vital Island 18/1, Fairly useful chaser. Pulled up in minor event chase at this course (24.6f, soft, 40/1) 87 days ago won by Coko Beach. Significantly up in trip. Dual winner over this course in the 2022 Ladies Cup and this race last season, specialist.
9	9 \|PU\| (9) (50/1 +0%) El Paso Wood	50 50/1(+0%)	(9) El Paso Wood 50/1, Fair hurdler. Latest win in chase at Uttoxeter in September 2022. 5/1, fourth of 7 in handicap chase at Warwick (25.4f, good). Off 19 months. Up in trip. First run for yard after leaving David Pipe. Nine-time winner, six in France, three for David Pipe, struggling in points this season.
8	8 \|PU\| (8) (66/1 -32%) Blast Of Koeman	66 66/1(-32%)	(8) Blast Of Koeman 66/1, Temperamental sort. Two wins from 54 NH runs. 100/1, tenth of 24 in handicap hurdle at Naas (18.8f, soft) 28 days ago. Switches from hurdles to chase. Significantly up in trip. Two very respectable efforts in cross-country races here last season, stiff task now.
5	5 \|PU\| (5) (100/1 +20%) Subset	100 100/1(+20%)	(5) Subset 100/1, Fair chaser. Course winner. One win from 30 NH runs. Bit below form tenth of 16 in handicap chase at Down Royal (20f, good to soft, 40/1) 18 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Uphill task. A 33-1 winner from Blast Of Koeman over 3m1f at last year's festival, up against it now.

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

COKO BEACH was beaten 34 lengths in the Grand National but had previously won on this cross country course in February. Suited by soft ground and a dour stayer, he can put last month's Aintree experience to good use. A 15-year-old won this race in 2022 although last year's winner Vital Island, now aged 12, was pulled up behind the selection in that February contest and needs more. The in-form Birchdale defeated Vital Island when winning here in November and is another to bear in mind.

COKO BEACH can have his latest effort in the Grand National ignored and he was impressive on this Cross Country course the time before, so he's fancied to get back to winning ways with the others all having something to find. Stumptown is the clear danger on on form if he takes to this discipline and his stablemate Fameaftertheglory is no forlorn hope.

This looks tailor-made for high-class handicapper COKO BEACH who won over the shorter version of this course in February

16:50 Punchestown Conditions Chase 33f PREDICTION SIMULATION

17:25 Punchestown Maiden Chase 16f - 4 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	3 1st (3) (7/2 +0%) Il Etait Temps	3.5 7/2(+0%)	(3) Il Etait Temps 7/2, Comfortably seen off twice by stablemate Gaelic Warrior this season but has won his other 3 starts, landing the Irish Arkle at Leopardstown and found things playing right into his hands in a race that tested speed when winning the 20f Grade 1 novice at Aintree last month. Two Grade 1 wins to his name this season but twice no match for Gaelic Warrior.
2	1 2nd (1) (1/3 -14%) Gaelic Warrior	0.333333 1/3(-14%)	(1) Gaelic Warrior 1/3, Grade 1 3m novice hurdle winner at this meeting last season and unbeaten in completed starts over fences this term, impressive when landing the Arkle in a first-time hood 7 weeks ago. Will take the beating. Brilliant winner of the Arkle at Cheltenham in a first-time hood, short price to follow up.
3	2 3rd (2) (11/1 +45%) Hercule Du Seuil	11 11/1(+45%)	(2) Hercule Du Seuil 11/1, Won 5 in a row over fences and not seen to best effect in the Maghull (2m) at Aintree back from 6 months off, messed about at the start and very much looked after with winning out of the question. Cleverly placed to win five in a row before taking on Grade 1 horses at Aintree.
4	4 4th (4) (125/1 +38%) Mount Frisco	125 125/1(+38%)	(4) Mount Frisco 125/1, Fairly useful chaser. 9/2, good second of 9 in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (16.7f, heavy) 32 days ago, going with enthusiasm. Huge shock if he wins this. Useful hurdler/chaser who holds his form well, stable never shirks a challenge..

LTO Selection:hiden content, hiden content, hiden content, hiden content

GAELIC WARRIOR gained his first Cheltenham win in March and is a standout performer who is ideally suited by conditions. Everything went right for him at Cheltenham as he completely left behind his Leopardstown no-show, and he has twice comfortably defeated Il Etait Temps, form which he should confirm here. Il Etait Temps was himself a fine winner at the top level at Aintree 21 days ago and cannot be completely overlooked. Hercule Du Seuil received a minor bump at the start at Aintree last month but was well held and looks most likely to finish third.

A Willie Mullins benefit in this novice once again and GAELIC WARRIOR can give the Champion Trainer a ninth straight victory in this Grade 1. He was impressive when winning the Arkle and will take all the beating. Il Etait Temps and Hercule du Seuil should complete a 1-2-3 for the stable with clear rounds.

A stunning winner of the Arkle, GAELIC WARRIOR can again prove too strong for stablemate Il Etait Temps

17:25 Punchestown Maiden Chase 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:00 Punchestown Conditions Hurdle 24f - 11 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	9 1st (9) (5/6 +9%) Teahupoo	0.833333 5/6(+9%)	(9) Teahupoo 5/6, High-class hurdler who made it back-to-back wins in the Grade 1 Hatton's Grace Hurdle at Fairyhouse on his reappearance in December and followed up in the Stayers' Hurdle at Cheltenham 3 months later. Hard to beat. Decisive success in the Stayers Hurdle at Cheltenham; hard to oppose here.
2	1 2nd (1) (13/2 +41%) Asterion Forlonge	6.5 13/2(+41%)	(1) Asterion Forlonge 13/2, Very smart hurdler/chaser at his best. Won 2-runner Imperial Call Chase at Cork (24f, heavy) 32 days ago by 14 lengths from Lucid Dreams. Creditable 11¾ lengths sixth of 12 to Teahupoo in Stayers' Hurdle at Cheltenham prior to that. Took advantage of a match for a Grade 3 chase at Cork over Easter; each-way chance.
3	4 3rd (4) (15/2 +6%) Home By The Lee	7.5 15/2(+6%)	(4) Home By The Lee 15/2, Very smart hurdler. Eight wins from 25 NH runs. 16/1 and blinkered for 1st time, good 6 lengths third of 12 to Teahupoo in Stayers' Hurdle at Cheltenham (24f, soft) 49 days ago, rallying. Stayers Hurdle third; blinkers left on and likely to be in the shake-up if at his best.
4	2 4th (2) (17/2 +15%) Buddy One	8.5 17/2(+15%)	(2) Buddy One 17/2, Smart hurdler. Latest win in hurdle at Cheltenham in November. Creditable 4¼ lengths second of 10 to Strong Leader in Liverpool Hurdle (15/2) at Aintree (24.7f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Likely to give a good account again if his recent exertions hasn't taken the edge off him.
5th	11 5th (11) (50/1 -52%) Whatcouldhavebeen	50 50/1(-52%)	(11) Whatcouldhavebeen 50/1, Useful hurdler. 14/1 and cheekpieces on for 1st time, career best when winning 8-runner handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (22.2f, heavy) 31 days ago, responding well. Another chunk of improvement will be needed to get heavily involved here. Decisive winner of a handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse last month; could go well.
6th	3 6th (3) (66/1 +18%) Franciscan Rock	66 66/1(+18%)	(3) Franciscan Rock 66/1, Useful hurdler. Creditable fifth of 21 in handicap hurdle (50/1) at Cheltenham (21f, heavy) 50 days ago. Difficult ask. Fine run in first-time headgear combination (retained) in the Coral Cup but more needed.
7th	10 7th (10) (9/1 +64%) Lantry Lady	9 9/1(+64%)	(10) Lantry Lady 9/1, From family of Annie Power and has made a very promising start to her career, winning twice at Gowran (Grade 2 latterly) before acquitting herself really well on only third start when 12½ lengths fourth of 11 to Lossiemouth in Mares' Hurdle at Cheltenham (2½m, heavy) 51 days ago. 3m should suit. Indicated at Cheltenham that she could be effective over further and an interesting runner.
8th	5 8th (5) (18/1 +0%) Monkfish	18 18/1(+0%)	(5) Monkfish 18/1, Very smart hurdler/chaser. Won a Grade 2 hurdle at Gowran on reappearance. Pulled up in Cheltenham Gold Cup next time but respectable 17¾ lengths fourth of 10 to Strong Leader in Liverpool Hurdle at Aintree (24.7f, good to soft, 8/1) since. Not disgraced in the Liverpool Hurdle last time but needs to find a bit more.
9th	8 9th (8) (40/1 +50%) Summerville Boy	40 40/1(+50%)	(8) Summerville Boy 40/1, Useful hurdler. 8/13, creditable second of 5 in minor event hurdle at Thurles (22.9f, heavy) 47 days ago, just failing. Stiff task in this company. Consistent and deserves a change of luck but it is unlikely to come here.
7	7 \|PU\| (7) (14/1 -40%) Sire Du Berlais	14 14/1(-40%)	(7) Sire Du Berlais 14/1, High-class hurdler. 14/1, respectable 10¾ lengths fifth of 12 to Teahupoo in Stayers' Hurdle at Cheltenham (24f, soft) 49 days ago, finishing well. Third in this last year and each-way claims again. Cheltenham fifth comes here fresher than most and no surprise should he play a big hand.
6	6 \|PU\| (6) (100/1 -52%) No Looking Back	100 100/1(-52%)	(6) No Looking Back 100/1, Useful hurdler. 17½ lengths third of 5 to Facile Vega in Champion Novices' Hurdle at this course (16.4f, good to soft, 66/1). Off 12 months. Hooded for 1st time, tongue strap on for 1st time. Hard Ask. Off for over a year; up in trip with headgear combo tried; clearly faces a stiff task.

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There is rain forecast for Punchestown on Thursday, but Teahupoo would really need plenty. As this season's Stayers' Hurdle winner at Cheltenham, he is the one to beat but is swerved at a short price on forecast ground that doesn't ideally suit him. HOME BY THE LEE was unable to get on terms with Teahupoo when third at Cheltenham, but has a shot at getting closer on this ground. He has been lightly raced and could come to the boil here. Sire Du Berlais has a decent record on better ground and was third in this race last year.

TEAHUPOO had a few of these in behind him in the Stayers' at Cheltenham last month and can underline he's the class act in this division at present by following up here. Cheltenham third Home By The Lee might be the one to chase him home ahead of the selection's stablemate Sire du Berlais, who was third in this 12 months ago.

After his victory at Cheltenham, TEAHUPOO has clearly established himself as the best staying hurdler around and should win this

18:00 Punchestown Conditions Hurdle 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

18:35 Punchestown Handicap Hurdle 24f - 26 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
27	27 (27) (50/1 +24%) Cato's Revenge	50 50/1(+24%)	(27) Cato's Revenge 50/1, Winner in hurdle at Limerick in December. Ninth of 13 in handicap hurdle (33/1) at Fairyhouse (23.8f, heavy) 33 days ago. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Not easy to make a case for. Second reserve; up 12lb for winning at Limerick in December; struggled last time.
1	2 1st (2) (28/1 +30%) Maxxum	28 28/1(+30%)	(2) Maxxum 28/1, Five wins from 19 NH runs. 10/1, running well when fell 2 out in Ballybin Hurdle at Fairyhouse (20.2f, heavy) 31 days ago won by Brewin'upastorm. Trainer going well so he's one to consider. Career best at Leopardstown in February; good 7lb claimer on again today and respected.
2	1 2nd (1) (22/1 -22%) Ashdale Bob	22 22/1(-22%)	(1) Ashdale Bob 22/1, Nineteen runs since last win in 2021. 9/1, sixth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Cork (19f, heavy) 32 days ago, needing stronger gallop. Back up in trip. Possibilities. Not the force of old this season, including when back in a handicap at Cork over Easter.
3	21 3rd (21) (15/2 +46%) Kinturk Kalanisi	7.5 15/2(+46%)	(21) Kinturk Kalanisi 15/2, Promising type. Winner in hurdle at Navan in March. 7/1, good third of 13 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (23.8f, heavy) 33 days ago, going with enthusiasm. Merits consideration. Out-and-out stayer and will appreciate any rain that falls; each-way chance.
4	18 4th (18) (11/1 +50%) Will Do	11 11/1(+50%)	(18) Will Do 11/1, Two wins from 5 runs last season. 15/2, respectable sixth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (23.8f, heavy) 33 days ago. Trainer going well. Likely to be on the premises on pick of form. Has found Listed handicaps on the tough side this season; others preferred.
5th	7 5th (7) (16/1 +11%) Chantry House	16 16/1(+11%)	(7) Chantry House 16/1, Nine wins from 20 NH runs. Respectable ninth of 21 in handicap hurdle (16/1) at Aintree (24.7f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Can make presence felt. Not disgraced in the Pertemps Final or in a graded handicap at Aintree but more needed.
6th	19 6th (19) (22/1 -10%) Beachcomber	22 22/1(-10%)	(19) Beachcomber 22/1, 4/1, career best when winning 13-runner handicap hurdle at Huntingdon (25f, soft) 98 days ago, staying on well. Shortlisted. Interesting runner although needs to find a bit more to be a factor in this company.
7th	8 7th (8) (33/1 -65%) Churchstonewarrior	33 33/1(-65%)	(8) Churchstonewarrior 33/1, 50/1, held when unseated rider 3 out in handicap chase at Fairyhouse (29.1f, heavy) 31 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Needs a couple of these to falter. 11lb better in over hurdles and not discounted but hardly coming here in stellar form.
8th	16 8th (16) (20/1 -67%) Gabbys Cross	20 20/1(-67%)	(16) Gabbys Cross 20/1, Course winner. Eighteenth of 22 in handicap hurdle at Cheltenham (24f, soft, 9/1) 49 days ago. Others appeal more. Four-time winner was well below par in the Pertemps Final; respected if back to his best.
9th	3 9th (3) (28/1 -27%) Da Capo Glory	28 28/1(-27%)	(3) Da Capo Glory 28/1, Course winner. Latest win in hurdle at Cork in January. Not disgraced when seventh of 9 in handicap hurdle at Cork (19f, heavy, 11/4) 32 days ago. Up in trip. Enters calculations. Respectable seventh in the Coral Cup was not matched at Cork over Easter; others preferred.
26	26 \|U\| (26) (40/1 -233%) Getaway Charlie	40 40/1(-233%)	(26) Getaway Charlie 40/1, C&D winner. Winner in hurdle here in October. Good 2¾ lengths second of 6 to Will Do in novice hurdle (10/3) at Thurles (23f, soft) 161 days ago, travelling best. Can make his presence felt. First reserve; beat Stuzzikini here in October; last seen second to Will Do in November.
10th	20 10th (20) (33/1 -65%) Broomfield Bijou	33 33/1(-65%)	(20) Broomfield Bijou 33/1, Cheekpieces on for 1st time, below form eighth of 19 in handicap hurdle (10/1) at Leopardstown (18f, soft) 88 days ago. Can give a good account if shrugging off latest effort. 2m winner here last year; big ask first time over this trip in such a competitive contest.
11th	15 11th (15) (100/1 -100%) Stuzzikini	100 100/1(-100%)	(15) Stuzzikini 100/1, Latest win in hurdle at Clonmel in November. Pulled up in handicap hurdle (100/1) at Cheltenham (20.2f, heavy) 48 days ago. Stable in good form. Needs a couple of these to falter. Well beaten in his last two starts including the Martin Pipe last time; others preferred.
12th	6 12th (6) (7/2 +50%) Captain Cody	3.5 7/2(+50%)	(6) Captain Cody 7/2, 17/2, career best when winning 11-runner Easter Festival Novices' Hurdle at Fairyhouse (20f, heavy) 32 days ago by 6½ lengths from Mossy Fen Park. Likely to improve further on his handicap hurdle debut. Gives every indication that this sort of trip will suit well and could take the beating.
13th	17 13th (17) (33/1 +50%) Sequestered	33 33/1(+50%)	(17) Sequestered 33/1, Latest win in hurdle at Galway in October. 33/1, below form ninth of 21 in handicap hurdle at Cheltenham (20.2f, heavy) 48 days ago. Others more persuasive. Well beaten but not disgraced in the Martin Pipe last time; more needed here.
14th	22 14th (22) (16/1 -78%) Popova	16 16/1(-78%)	(22) Popova 16/1, Latest win in hurdle at Listowel in September. 16/1, creditable eighth of 22 in handicap hurdle at Cheltenham (24f, soft) 49 days ago. Can go well again. Weakened late but ran a solid race in the Pertemps final last time; could do better here.
15th	9 15th (9) (14/1 +13%) O'moore Park	14 14/1(+13%)	(9) O'moore Park 14/1, Promising type. One win from 3 runs last season. 13/8, good second of 8 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (22.2f, heavy) 31 days ago. Stable having good spell. Hood on 1st time. Solid claims. Fairyhouse runner-up lightly raced and still unexposed, tried in a hood today.
16th	14 16th (14) (33/1 +18%) What Path	33 33/1(+18%)	(14) What Path 33/1, 16/1, tenth of 13 in handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (23.8f, heavy) 33 days ago. Yard in good form but still needs a couple of these to falter. Struggled in good staying novice hurdles and again on his handicap debut at Fairyhouse.
17th	10 17th (10) (20/1 -67%) Chosen Witness	20 20/1(-67%)	(10) Chosen Witness 20/1, 16/1 and hooded for 1st time, career best when winning 10-runner handicap hurdle at Ayr (24.3f, good to soft) 12 days ago, travelling strongly. Stable having good spell. In the mix once more. Stepped up to this trip at Ayr; more needed here but on the upgrade and can be a factor.
18th	5 18th (5) (18/1 +28%) Anna Bunina	18 18/1(+28%)	(5) Anna Bunina 18/1, Thirteen runs since last win in 2022. Hooded for 1st time, creditable seventh of 22 in handicap hurdle (22/1) at Cheltenham (24f, soft) 49 days ago. Needs considering. Finished a close seventh in the Pertemps Final at Cheltenham; each-way claims.
19th	23 19th (23) (14/1 -65%) Coming Up Easy	14 14/1(-65%)	(23) Coming Up Easy 14/1, Lightly-raced winner under NH rules. Career best when winning 9-runner novice hurdle (8/11) at Limerick (21f, heavy) 21 days ago. Makes handicap hurdle debut. Should improve. Not discounted. Unexposed and could be capable of plenty of improvement; the choice of Rachael Blackmore.
11	11 \|PU\| (11) (10/1 +17%) Kilbeg King	10 10/1(+17%)	(11) Kilbeg King 10/1, C&D winner. Respectable sixth of 13 in handicap chase (9/2) at Aintree (25f, soft) 19 days ago. Switches from chase to hurdles. Stable in good form. One to consider. Last year's winner; failed to score in six attempts over fences this season; back hurdling.
13	13 \|PU\| (13) (10/1 +17%) Lucky Lyreen	10 10/1(+17%)	(13) Lucky Lyreen 10/1, Improving sort and on a hat-trick after C&D win and career best in 16-runner handicap hurdle (17/2) at Fairyhouse (20f, heavy) 32 days ago. Yard in good form. Big player. Up 8lb for Fairyhouse but on the upgrade and unlikely to be too far away.
25	25 \|PU\| (25) (10/1 +50%) Hands Of Gold	10 10/1(+50%)	(25) Hands Of Gold 10/1, Eighth of 9 in handicap hurdle at Cork (19f, heavy, 22/1) 32 days ago. Up in trip. Cheekpieces on 1st time. Must improve. Did not run badly back over flights at Cork last time; step up in trip will suit.
12	12 \|PU\| (12) (18/1 -13%) Della Casa Lunga	18 18/1(-13%)	(12) Della Casa Lunga 18/1, Two wins from 6 runs last season. Career best when easily winning 8-runner handicap hurdle at Ludlow (23.8f, heavy, 2/1) 63 days ago. In the picture. On a hat-trick mission here after winning two mares handicaps at Ludlow; could go well.
4	4 \|PU\| (4) (125/1 -25%) Finest Evermore	125 125/1(-25%)	(4) Finest Evermore 125/1, First run since leaving Willie Mullins when fifteenth of 21 in handicap hurdle at Cheltenham (21f, heavy, 80/1) 50 days ago. Lots more is needed. Never a factor after 19 months off on her stable debut in the Coral Cup; best watched.

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CAPTAIN CODY is up in trip and would welcome rain, but his class could see him through for Willie Mullins. He was a decisive winner of a Grade 2 novice hurdle over 2m4f at Fairyhouse at the end of March which bodes well for this assignment. Maxxum wasn't quite done with when falling after two out in a Grade 2 at Fairyhouse latest and has his chance with Carl Millar taking 7lb off his back. Captain Cody's stablemate O'Moore Park could respond well to the first-time hood, while Coming Up Easy hacked up in a maiden hurdle at Limerick and lurks towards the bottom of the weights for Henry de Bromhead.

LUCKY LYREEN's form is on an upward curve so Gordon Elliott's hat-trick seeker looks the way to go. The Willie Mullins-trained duo O'Moore Park and Captain Cody both look to have better days ahead of them too and could emerge as the chief threats, although the likes of Kinturk Kalanisi, Will Do and Coming Up Easy also need factoring into this highly competitive handicap.

It will take a good one to lower the colours of CAPTAIN CODY after a decisive success in graded company at Fairyhouse

18:35 Punchestown Handicap Hurdle 24f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:05 Punchestown Maiden Hurdle 16f - 16 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	13 1st (13) (4/1 +78%) Casa No Mento	4 4/1(+78%)	(13) Casa No Mento 4/1, 10/11, capitalised on the drop in grade to make it 3-4 over hurdles in 8-runner novice at Chepstow (16f, good to soft) 19 days ago, soon clear. This obviously tougher, but this English raider is worth her place in this company. Does not want it too soft and capable of better, but will need to if she is to play a hand.
2	5 2nd (5) (5/1 +9%) Got Glory	5 5/1(+9%)	(5) Got Glory 5/1, Won sole start in France and having been pitched in much too deep for her hurdling debut 12 months ago, had plenty in hand when justifying strong support in 19-runner maiden hurdle at Naas (16f, soft) 4 weeks ago. Expected to take another big step forward. Naas winner; more needed but looks like she could be open to consideravle improvement.
3	9 3rd (9) (6/1 +63%) Only By Night	6 6/1(+63%)	(9) Only By Night 6/1, 25/1, again ran below form when 29¼ lengths seventh of 17 to Jade De Grugy in Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Novices' Hurdle Championship Final at Fairyhouse (20f, heavy) 32 days ago. More needed. Not up to Grade 1 level at Fairyhouse but did not run badly and this looks more suitable.
4	2 4th (2) (16/1 +0%) Me Wee Bonnie Lass	16 16/1(+0%)	(2) Me Wee Bonnie Lass 16/1, Promising individual. Notched her third career success in 7-runner handicap hurdle (9/2) at Bellewstown (17f, good to soft) 8 days ago, staying on the lead run-in and scoring a shade cosily. Likely to progress further. Earned her ticket with a decisive success at Bellewstown last week; one for the shortlist.
5th	11 5th (11) (7/4 -230%) Spindleberry	1.75 7/4(-230%)	(11) Spindleberry 7/4, Made a winning hurdling debut at Fairyhouse in January and coped admirably with the marked step up in grade when 2¼ lengths second of 17 to Jade De Grugy in Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Novices' Hurdle Championship Final there (20f, heavy) 32 days ago. Could take some stopping. Travels well so the drop in trip is unlikely to be an issue; very much the one to beat.
6th	7 6th (7) (28/1 +0%) Kilbarry Saint	28 28/1(+0%)	(7) Kilbarry Saint 28/1, Opened her account at Clonmel in February and ran a cracker upped in grade when 4½ lengths second of 8 to Mirazur West in Hardy Eustace Novices' Hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy) 32 days ago. On the upgrade recently. Clonmel winner stepped up on that when second in a Grade 2 at Fairyhouse; should go well.
7th	10 7th (10) (33/1 +50%) Paggane	33 33/1(+50%)	(10) Paggane 33/1, Course winner in February. Out of depth when pulled up in Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Novices' Hurdle Championship Final at Fairyhouse (20f, heavy) 32 days ago. Cheekpieces on for 1st time. Easy to look elsewhere. Found Grade 1 company too daunting at Fairyhouse; cheekpieces tried but others more likely.
8th	8 8th (8) (25/1 -14%) Mayor's Walk	25 25/1(-14%)	(8) Mayor's Walk 25/1, Made a winning hurdling debut at Listowel in September. Pulled up in listed hurdle at this course (19.2f, heavy, 14/1) 5 months ago won by Jetara, in touch when bad mistake 2 out. Remains with potential. Lost all chance when making a bad mistake two out here in December; could contend.
9th	12 9th (12) (18/1 +28%) Theatre Native	18 18/1(+28%)	(12) Theatre Native 18/1, Pulled up twice over hurdles either side of getting off the mark in maiden at Fairyhouse in February. Headgear discarded and it's tough to see her involved at this level. Easily won a Fairyhouse maiden hurdle but pulled up in both runs either side; has ability.
4	4 \|B\| (4) (18/1 +45%) Mollys Mango	18 18/1(+45%)	(4) Mollys Mango 18/1, Bumper winner who made a successful start to her hurdle career in 2m maiden at Thurles in November and quickly back on track when making the most of a simple task at Fairyhouse (17.2f) in January. Touch disappointing on first start for new trainer at Cheltenham, however, so must bounce back. Unplaced on her stable debut in the mares novice hurdle at Cheltenham; others preferred.
1	1 \|U\| (1) (16/1 -14%) Implicit	16 16/1(-14%)	(1) Implicit 16/1, Made it third time lucky when scoring at Clonmel in January and improved plenty more when following up in 18-runner handicap hurdle at Fairyhouse (16f, heavy) 31 days ago, rallying well after losing momentum last. Likely to progress further. Won a novice handicap at Fairyhouse; more to come from her but this is a big step up.
10th	6 10th (6) (66/1 -65%) Iris Emery	66 66/1(-65%)	(6) Iris Emery 66/1, Made a winning hurdling debut at Fairyhouse in February but flying too high when pulled up in Irish Stallion Farms EBF Mares Novices' Hurdle Championship Final at Fairyhouse (20f, heavy) 32 days ago. Yard run five and others look stronger. Never travelled a yard in the Grade 1 mares hurdle there at Easter; others preferred.
11th	16 11th (16) (50/1 -25%) Lucy Wang	50 50/1(-25%)	(16) Lucy Wang 50/1, 7/1, yet to be asked for effort when slipped up home turn in maiden hurdle at Naas (16f, soft) 4 weeks ago, likely to have finished in the frame. This a different kettle of kish, however. Unexposed and one of those that might well outrun her likely odds.
3	3 \|PU\| (3) (50/1 -79%) Miss Agusta	50 50/1(-79%)	(3) Miss Agusta 50/1, Capitalised on the drop in grade when winning 5-runner minor event hurdle (9/2) at Limerick (16.2f, heavy) 39 days ago, edging ahead post. Will need to raise her game again to get involved. Dual winner; rain will help but does need to improve on what she has done so far.
14	14 \|PU\| (14) (100/1 -25%) Cast A Spell	100 100/1(-25%)	(14) Cast A Spell 100/1, Ran well enough without fully backing up her apparent Thurles effort 4 months earlier when second of 11 in maiden hurdle (7/1) at Cork (19f, heavy) 32 days ago. Uphill task. Beaten in an ordinary contest over further at Cork; hard to fancy.
15	15 \|PU\| (15) (100/1 -25%) Karacole	100 100/1(-25%)	(15) Karacole 100/1, Good second of 6 in maiden hurdle (15/2) at Navan (20f, heavy) 40 days ago, having run of race. Plenty to find on form. Dropped in grade when runner-up in a 2m4f Navan maiden hurdle in March; hard to fancy.

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SPINDLEBERRY outran her odds when a creditable runner-up in a Grade 1 at Fairyhouse latest and that form gives her leading claims for Willie Mullins. Her stablemate Got Glory is certainly one to note. She actually made her Irish debut in a Grade 1 at Fairyhouse last year, but was pulled up after racing freely. She has had her issues, but returned almost a year later to hack up in a Naas maiden last month. Me Wee Bonnie Lass is a very likeable sort who is three from four over hurdles, while British raider Casa No Mento isn't out of it.

Willie Mullins continues his dominance with five runners and it's SPINDLEBERRY who gets the nod having coped admirably with the marked step up in grade when finishing runner-up in a Grade 1 at Fairyhouse recently. Stablemate Got Glory had stacks in hand when winning her maiden last month so she's put forward as the main danger with significant progress expected, while Me Wee Bonnie Lass, Implicit and Casa No Mento are all also fancied to go well, too.

Willie Mullins' SPINDLEBERRY(nap) stepped up to Grade 1 company when second over 2m4f at Fairyhouse. 2m could well suit

19:05 Punchestown Maiden Hurdle 16f PREDICTION SIMULATION

19:40 Punchestown NH Flat Race 16f - 10 Run Class & Speed Card

Info	Form	Odds
1	9 1st (9) (18/1 -200%) Wingmen	18 18/1(-200%)	(9) Wingmen 18/1, Irish point winner who justified cramped odds on Rules/bumper debut at Naas (2m) in December and despite again not looking the most tractable, he ran to a similar level when third back at that venue 67 days ago. Clearly a very useful prospect provided he learns to settle. Hood retained here. No match for William Munny in a Naas winners bumper but not one to discount here.
2	7 2nd (7) (12/1 +25%) Queensbury Boy	12 12/1(+25%)	(7) Queensbury Boy 12/1, £130,000 purchase after winning an Irish point in March. Confirmed himself a good prospect when getting the better of a previous bumper winner at Chepstow (2m, heavy) in December. Absent subsequently but he remains with a good deal of untapped potential. Landed a four-runner Chepstow bumper on his track debut in December; tons more needed here.
3	8 3rd (8) (8/1 +71%) The Passing Wife	8 8/1(+71%)	(8) The Passing Wife 8/1, Fair form when fourth on hurdles debut in October and perfect start in this sphere when landing a C&D bumper in November. Latest second at Fairyhouse (2m, heavy) was his best effort yet and not discounted for all this rates tougher again. Ran into a good one in Redemption Day at Fairyhouse last time; each-way chance at best.
4	1 4th (1) (8/1 +27%) Angelo Dundee	8 8/1(+27%)	(1) Angelo Dundee 8/1, Authorized gelding who looked an exciting prospect when taking 22-runner bumper at this meeting 12 months ago, his burst to the front particularly impressive. Absent since but he's clearly a very good prospect moving forward. Has to be a concern that he has not been seen since last year and might be best watched.
5th	4 5th (4) (10/3 +5%) Goldinthemountains	3.333333 10/3(+5%)	(4) Goldinthemountains 10/3, Flat-bred gelding who showed plenty of ability when fourth in a bumper here 12 months ago and improved after 8 months off/on debut for new yard when winning 12-runner Leopardstown bumper (2m) in December. In good hands and of interest again. Leopardstown winner; tongue-tie tried; could be capable of significant improvement still.
6th	3 6th (3) (11/1 -22%) Cantico	11 11/1(-22%)	(3) Cantico 11/1, Won sole start in points and built on a promising Rules debut to land a 5-runner bumper at Navan (15.7f) in February. Seemingly not 100% in Champion bumper subsequently but highly likely he can bounce back for his powerful stable. The selection of Paul Townend at Cheltenham when cutting out completely; could go better.
7th	5 7th (5) (25/1 +24%) Nowwhatdoyouthink	25 25/1(+24%)	(5) Nowwhatdoyouthink 25/1, Successful only start in points and having shaped encouragingly when fourth on bumper debut at Fairyhouse in January, he was much improved (in first-time tongue tie) when making a winning stable debut at Cork (19f) 32 days ago, doing it readily. Could be more to come. Won a Cork bumper over further at Easter for his new trainer; this is far more competitive.
8th	2 8th (2) (50/1 +0%) Big Dee	50 50/1(+0%)	(2) Big Dee 50/1, Thrice-raced winner in bumpers. 17/2, sixth of 8 in bumper at Leopardstown (16f, soft) 125 days ago, dropping away gradually having raced freely. Hood reached for now. Disappointing in a Leopardstown winners bumper in December; tried in a hood here.
9th	10 9th (10) (9/2 -13%) Samyr	4.5 9/2(-13%)	(10) Samyr 9/2, Sea The Moon gelding who justified good support to make a winning debut in a Gowran bumper (2m) in January, drawing clear final 1f. In receipt of weight all round and worth considering with progress distinctly possible. Impressive at Gowran; better ground could well suit and looks to have a big chance here.
10th	6 10th (6) (5/2 -53%) Port Joulain	2.5 5/2(-53%)	(6) Port Joulain 5/2, £300,000 purchase following success only start in points (Dec 2023) and despite a late market drift, looked a very bright prospect when successful on bumper debut at Gowran (18f) in March. Represents top stable and he's one for the shortlist with prospect of more to come. Winner of a Gowran bumper on heavy; could improve for this better ground but may need to.

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SAMYR impressed with a clear-cut success on heavy ground at Gowran Park and should improve on better ground considering he was bought to go on the Flat. Port Joulain merits automatic respect as he represents team Mullins. After his Gowran Park success in March, Willie Mullins commented that he would have been one for Cheltenham, but that he couldn't get him ready in time. Mullins' Cantico was eased when beaten in the Champion Bumper and could bounce back on this ground. Angelo Dundee hasn't been seen since winning a bumper on debut at the Punchestown Festival last year, but he has plenty of ability and cannot be ruled out.

An expensive recruit having landed his only start in points, PORT JOULAIN looked a very bright prospect as he made a winning debut in this sphere at Gowran in March and he looks to hold sound claims with the prospect of even better to come. There is unsurprisingly plenty of depth to this bumper however, with Samyr, Goldinthemountains and the returning Angelo Dundee just a trio of others to consider.

Preference is for SAMYR, who won like a good horse on heavy at Gowran and better ground could well suit

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